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Trap: meaning, definitions and examples

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trap

 

[ trรฆp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in a physical sense

A device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, typically by allowing entry but not exit.

Synonyms

ambush, pitfall, snare

Examples of usage

  • They set up a trap to catch the mice in the house.
  • The hunter laid out traps in the forest to catch wild animals.
Context #2 | Noun

in a metaphorical sense

A situation in which someone is tricked or deceived.

Synonyms

deception, snare, trick

Examples of usage

  • She fell into the trap of believing everything she heard.
  • Don't fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others.
Context #3 | Verb

to deceive or trick someone

To deceive or trick someone into doing something or into accepting a situation.

Synonyms

deceive, ensnare, trick

Examples of usage

  • He trapped her into signing the contract.
  • She felt trapped in a situation she couldn't escape from.

Translations

Translations of the word "trap" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น armadilha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Falle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jebakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐัั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ puล‚apka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฝ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท piรจge

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trampa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tuzak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ past

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pasca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™ท้˜ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ past

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gildra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐา›ะฟะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒคแƒแƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™lษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trampa

Word origin

The word 'trap' originated in the late Middle English period, coming from the Old French word 'trappe'. Originally used to describe a device for catching animals, the metaphorical sense of being tricked or deceived emerged later. The verb form of 'trap' developed from the noun, reflecting the idea of ensnaring or deceiving someone. Over time, 'trap' has become a versatile word used in both literal and figurative contexts.

See also: entrap, entrapment, trapped, trappers, trapping.